Finance and Admin Officer (Fixed Term – Maternity Cover)
- Full time or Part time
- £27,386 – £30,304
- Edinburgh (hybrid with a variety of flexible working options)
- Closing 9th March 2023
- Advertised from 22nd February 2023
- Salary depending on experience. 21 - 35 hours per week. Choice of part-time or full-time, fixed term until 31st March 2024
Role
Link Education International is Scotland’s leading international education charity, working to improve education across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. They work directly with schools, communities and governments to provide more effective teaching, improved school management, increased community engagement and better learning outcomes.
Due to the current post-holder going on maternity leave, the opportunity has now arisen for a new Finance & Administration Officer to join this innovative team. The successful candidate will be computer literate and have previous experience in a similar role. It would be desirable for the successful candidate to have prior experience in the use of QuickBooks or a similar financial software, but training will be provided.
Link is looking for a confident individual with a can-do attitude. Due to the fixed length of the contract, somebody who can step into the role would be ideal, although support will always be available. You should be able to prioritise your workload and work to agreed deadlines, so organisation is key. The post-holder will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail. You must have a commitment to upholding the highest standards in child and adult safeguarding, and be passionate about anti-racism.
The position will run on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2024, and can be either part-time or full-time, with the hours ranging from 21 per week up to 35 per week. Link will consider any amount of hours within this range, depending on what best suits the successful candidate. Link are open to an array of flexible working options which may suit the post-holder’s lifestyle. The charity also offers sick pay, a pension contribution of 7.5% and a cycle to work scheme.
This is your opportunity to be part of something genuinely meaningful, whilst also maintaining a work-life balance that truly works for you.
Application notes
Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com or call us on 01786 542 224 to request the full Candidate Pack.
You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date.
The Recruiting Manager will be delighted to discuss the role with you at any point.
Closing: Midday, Thursday 9th March
Interviews: Monday 13th March
This search is being conducted exclusively for Link Education International by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked extensively in and with the voluntary sector and academia and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
Top job! Venture Support Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £36,000 – £44,000
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 21st April 2024
We're on the lookout for a Venture Support Manager to join The Ventures Lab team at The Challenges Group.
This role is at Senior Manager level and part of our senior team in Scotland, reporting to the Chief Executive.
Download the full recruitment pack below or from our website:thechallengesgroup.com/jobs
About us:
Challenges Group is an international enterprise development organisation which improves organisational capabilities through learning and leadership development for people and strengthening enterprises and their ecosystems. The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group provides an inclusive, supportive path for aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs to bring their purpose-led businesses to life.
YoMo’s Walk & Talk service is looking for a new support officer, this post is funded for 6 months but has been included in the next 3 years funding application. YoMo’s Walk & Talk program is a one-to-one youth work approach to support young people experiencing a range of challenges including loneliness, isolation or mental health issues. This program has been very successful in supporting young people coming out of covid and the ongoing youth mental health crisis.
The post offer wellbeing package of support for the successful candidate.
Children & Family Worker
- Part time
- £26,138 pro-rata
- The Base, Glenavon North Maryhill and surrounding areas. (On site)
- Closing 24th April 2024
We are looking for a family worker to deliver sessions, clubs and activities for our children, and families. The delivery will be varied and will always be driven by the needs of the community.
You will also be responsible for working on trips and holiday programs.
There will also be the remit of devising and implementing new projects and clubs as guided by funding requirements and service user’s needs.
You will work in partnership with local organisations and schools and build up strong positive community links.
The Base is a place based project your will be expected to work alongside and supporting local volunteers.
You will work to enhance the lives of local children by ensuring activities are provided to develop their mental, emotional, physical and social well-being needs.
You will also be committed to ongoing personal development and undertake training or other professional development activities as required.
All other reasonable duties will be required to be undertaken as and when required and agreed with the Project Manager.
Project Coordinator (Young People) - Edinburgh
- Full time
- £24,440 – £27,491
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 30th April 2024
People Know How is looking for two Project Coordinators to join our team and support schools in the Edinburgh area. The successful applicant will be responsible for working as part of the Positive Transitions team, supporting children, young people and their families in the transition from primary to secondary school. The role supports our strategic aim of ensuring a positive school transition for all children across Scotland. Please note, this role is internally called Positive Transitions Coordinator.
About People Know How
People Know How is a Scottish charity that aims to improve wellbeing across communities by supporting people to overcome barriers and thrive. We deliver services locally in Edinburgh and the Lothians and engage in research and campaigning to effect change on a national scale. We also provide a national digital support helpline. Our work supports all parts of the community including children, young people, families and adults.
This is a full time (35 hours a week), permanent contract role with 8 weeks of holiday per year, 5% employee and 5% employer pension contributions. We offer hybrid working between our offices in Edinburgh and East Lothian, and working from home.
To see the full job description please download the Recruitment Pack below.
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